Raorchestes longchuanensis (Longchuan bubble-nest frog or Longchuan small treefrog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in the Gaoligong and Hengduan Mountains in Yunnan, China (including the eponymous Longchuan) and in adjacent northern Vietnam (Lai Châu Province), and possibly in Myanmar.[2]
| Raorchestes longchuanensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Raorchestes |
| Species: | R. longchuanensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Raorchestes longchuanensis Yang & Li, 1978
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| Synonyms | |
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Philautus longchuanensis | |
Raorchestes longchuanensis is a small species; males measure 20 mm (0.79 in) in snout–vent length.[3] It inhabits shrubland in river valleys. It is common but easily overlooked due to its small size. It is potentially threatened by habitat loss.[1]
This frog has been observed between 1350 and 1500 meters above sea level in river valleys. The adult frogs hide behind leaves, but people have seen them in bushes or next to roads. Some frogs will live near human houses. Scientists do not know whether this frog breeds through direct or larval development.[1]
This frog is not classified as in danger of extinction, but humans can disturb its habitat through farming and wood collection.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Longchuan Bubble-nest Frog: Raorchestes longchuanensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3.1. p. e.T58864A63880364. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T58864A63880364.en. 58864. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Raorchestes longchuanensis (Yang and Li, 1978)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ Fei, L. (1999). Atlas of Amphibians of China (in Chinese). Zhengzhou: Henan Press of Science and Technology. p. 260. ISBN 7-5349-1835-9.
External links edit
Data related to Raorchestes longchuanensis at Wikispecies
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